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Case No. 5470Possession of cocaine; possession of cocaine for sale or supply · Co. Cork · 27 Mar 2024

Defence Forces soldier Shane Scanlon remanded on bail pending DPP directions over cocaine charges

Shane Scanlon, 34, a soldier based at Collins Barracks in Cork, appeared a second time at Cork District Court on 15 July 2024 charged with possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine for sale or supply (worth more than €25,000) at Old Youghal Road, Cork, on 27 March 2024. Judge Mary Dorgan remanded him on bail pending DPP directions, with a return date of 11 November 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShane Scanlon is charged with possession of cocaine at Old Youghal Road, Cork on 27 March 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe is also charged with possession of cocaine for sale or supply on the same date and location. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe cocaine is worth more than €25,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe cocaine was found at Old Youghal Road, Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe possession occurred on 27 March 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationHe was arrested and charged by the Cork City Divisional Drugs Unit at Collins Barracks. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationHe was questioned for several hours at Mayfield Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe made a second appearance before Judge Mary Dorgan at Cork District Court on Monday 15 July 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGardaí are awaiting DPP directions and applied for an adjournment. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Dorgan remanded him on bail to appear again on 11 November. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherShane Scanlon is a soldier based at Collins Barracks in Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe is from Cooline Heights, Ballyvoloon, Cobh. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    DPP directions awaited in case of Defence Forces member charged with drug offences

    Second court appearance; DPP directions awaited; remanded on bail to 11 November 2024.

    accused, Shane Scanlon, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Scanlon